The Selection

UPDATE 3/23/2016: YOU GUYS. I owe Kiera Cass a TREMENDOUS apology. Kiera Cass is the mother-effing ORACLE OF DELPHI. GET THAT WOMAN A JOB IN THE WHITE HOUSE, STAT.Because you guys. She predicted Donald Trump's America. Rich businessman. War with China. Renaming country after own self. Creating a caste system based off of how much money one has. I didn't believe this was an America that could happen, but turns out, I was the one who was wrong. *sobbing quietly into nuclear bunker*ORIGINAL REVIEWI [...]

This book is like those little sachets of Nutella you get as free samples with like a magazine or a packet of Ritz or something, in that it's empty calories lite but seriously delicious. It's really small and really bad for you and not really that satisfying but shit if you don't enjoy it. Because, no matter how superior you think your tastes are, you will enjoy this. Even just on a voyeuristic level. You just have to forget all of the stuff you know. Like, all of it. Forget what you learned in [...]

Reaction before reading this book: I know I may be a sucker for falling for this cover, but look at it! I totally want to go to that party.Reaction after reading this book: I no longer want to go to this party.Full disclosure: I did not read this entire book. I took notes for the first 88 pages, read to page 168, and then skimmed the rest. I think reading more than half the book qualifies as giving it a fair shot.The Selection arrives with a gorgeous cover and interesting premise. What if a lott [...]

I know, I know, I probably shouldn't have read this. But when a series gets to be this popular, I can't help needing to know why. I have friends who LOVED this and friends who HATED it, so I had to see for myself.Firstly, the names. Okay, I’d already made peace with America Singer before going into this book. I knew that was her name, I knew it was silly, but whatever, it does not maketh or breaketh a book. But I didn’t know that America Singer was - wait, it’s too good - a singer. Honestl [...]

"I'm not so stupid as to believe that you've completely forgotten about your former boyfriend. I know you think there are others here more suited for me and this life, and I wouldn't want you to rush into trying to be happy with any of this. I justI just want to know if it's possible"THE SELECTION was one of the best books I have ever read! I don't think I quite expected that once I flipped the first page that I couldn't stop! But guess what it happened! I am constantly thinking about this book [...]

If you can get past the "I'm smelling my armpit" cover, and also the silly names, and the horribly unoriginal storyline, and the terrible writing wait, really, you can get past all of that? What does that leave you then? A nice font?Seriously, though, read reviews for this one. They're not favorable for a reason.

.[**NOTE: This review was not affected by online drama or controversy. Everything I have to say here is based on my own personal opinion about the book itself, even though I definitely think Cass needs a new publicist.][**NOTE #2: All the captions in the non-animated picture memes were made by me-- because, you know, I'm just THAT brilliantly witty. So please don't use them without asking my permission first. Thanks :)] 35 GIRLS. 1 CROWN. THE COMPETITION OF A LIFETIME.Now with a story premise li [...]

I read this book for one reason: To find out why it's a New York Times Best-selling series. After drinking several beers and banging my head against the wall after reading The Selection, I can kinda see why. And to be fair, it's probably not the absolute worst book I've read. (I mean, there's still that time I read Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini) Still, it is by no means something that I'd recommend.I know it might seem like I detested The Selection based on my status updates, but to be perfe [...]

*An ARC was provided by HarperTeen in exchange for an honest review*I don't usually go for books like this one, with the whole princess competition thing going on (actually I've never even started one because they don't look good), but let me tell you, this book is amazing.I loved it. That's all I can say. It went right into the story, and I was hooked from page one. I just couldn't stop reading. The plot was AMAZING!! I loved how Kiera Cass manipulated the characters (Aspen) to make America sig [...]

To start off, I will say that I liked this book more that I thought I would. I was originally looking for a book for a reading challenge (needed blue covers) and just happened to see this at the library and figured it didn't look too bad and that I would just read it since nothing else was working. I have now read this three times since it came out. It has yet to tire for me.It is hard to explain why I like it. It is a true guilty pleasure, fluffy kind or read with a hint of action and intrigue [...]

Did not finish; stopped at page 208.I could not get behind America who is suffering from an affliction called TSTL syndrome (too stupid to live.) Her choices seem robotic and awkward, her dialogue and self-deprication feel desperate and forced. None of the other characters rise to the occasion of acting realistically, either. Besides that, and a serious lack of world building, The Selection is to The Hunger Games as Carrier of the Mark is to Twilight. That is to say an apparent knock-off. Gavril [...]

Here's how this book should be marketed: Dystopian world meets 'The Bachelor'.rt ofT THE HUNGER GAMES. There's no fight to the death here just a bunch of young women vying for the heart of one very handsome prince.Personally, I've been excited to read this book from day one of it's announcement. Say what you will about the cover, but holy heck is it gorgeous. If I wasn't so damn short, I'd totally rock that dress. The chance to become a princess? BESTILL MY 5 YEAR OLD HEART!I loved the whole pre [...]

The best chocolate chip cookies I've ever had are full of delicious, "bad-for-you" ingredients, are only $3 and I often find myself devouring almost an entire packet in one sitting despite knowing I probably shouldn't eat that many cookies. But, I can't help it, I just enjoy them so much. The Selection is a bit like that. It's cheap, nasty and has everything I could possibly hate in literature, yet I found myself addicted and it was so much fun.(I still stand by my opinion that the controversy s [...]

Edit:I have only one question, and that question is: WHY IS THE OVERALL RATING FOR THIS BOOK SO HIGH?? Last time I checked it was in the 3's. Something fishy is going on here This review also appears on The Dreaming Reader.May I present to everyone The Hunger GamesGirlified!Disclaimer: Despite the fact that I am drawing comparisons between the two, there is no way that this sad little novel (if it can even be called that) will ever match up to The Hunger Games.Similarity #1: A "cutthroat" compet [...]

Heavens above, why are you smiting me?I’m like, super behind on BookTube-a-thon. I was doing fine, and then I had an emergencylevelsuperbusybeyondstressfulconstantlyanxious garbage smoothie of a day. And I didn’t read at allD NOW I’M VERY BEHIND AND I HATE IT.So I picked up this book, which I’ve been meaning to reread, because I remembered it as being fast and fun and cute and easy. BECAUSE I NEED TO CATCH UP. I CAN’T LOSE. NOT AT A READING THING. THIS IS ALL I HAVE!!!!Two of the adjec [...]

NOTE: I want to remind readers that it is important to give all books a fair chance despite negative reviews and the author or their agent opening their mouth when they shouldn't. That being said, I have nothing personal against Kiera Cass and she seems like a lovely human being, but I really did not like this book. See linked article for agent's involvement in unpaid reviewer controversy.Sentence: I sentence Kiera Cass to a season of The Bachelor in which everyone is selected to be dropped off [...]

1.5 stars"I didn't want to be royalty. And I didn't want to be a One. I didn't even want to try."Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time, a girl who doesn't think she's pretty and has jackshit ambition is suddenly elevated to a Chosen One status. She gets to live a palace where she's waited on hand and foot as well as gets a makeover and pretty dresses. During her time, she slowly finds herself falling for a handsome boy in a position of power, but her heart is still with her scruffy low-class [...]

The Selection by Kiera CassAhhh, I loved this book sooo much, and I completely see the hype!!Although most of this book was quiet predictable, that didn't even matter because all the other amazing qualities of this book outshone that!Kiera Cass seems like such a cute and lovely person, so I'm so happy I loved her book!I cannot wait to continue on with this series, I'm totally Team Maxon people!! Hahaha, I loved the setting, characters, plot, romance, just awesome! Side note: THANK YOU 'THE SELEC [...]

It wasn't a bad book, it really wasn't. Had i read this two or three years ago when I was neck deep in the my love for predictable happily ever afters, I would have been head over heels for this book. But sadly that isn't case now. The book was well written and with a melodic drift that made you want to find out what happens next, even though you kinda already knew what's going to happen since the first page. In a simply mediocre kind of way. But all in all I can't really complain, it's not some [...]

Hey, look here, it's the Bachelor, featuring of course, obnoxious and indecisive people.Warning: This review is not serious, so try not to get offended. All it includes is sarcasm and my sometimes very odd sense of humor. In honor of the final novel being released, I'm going to go down memory lane with these awf-I mean gorgeous, tremendously beautiful quotes. All brought to you by our most immatu-immaculate MC, Ms.Singer America Singer and Prince Maxi Pad, I mean Maxon: “It's always the fear o [...]

Oooooohhhhhh, why did this have to be so vapid?! *Sigh*Let's get one thing straight; dystopian novels are one of my guilty pleasures. This one's premise seemed slightly intriguing, even if the idea of a futuristic version of The Bachelor (with a royal twist) made me cringe a little (because I effing hate The Bachelor). Sadly, however, where premise and good intentions fail, mediocrity prevails. This entire book is just silly. Shallow and completely meaninglessd nothing really happened. I get tha [...]

Little to no plot. If readers are addicted to watching THE BACHELOR, then they may be able to drudge through this one. The only thing "dystopian" about it is the caste system. There are so many other great dystopian novels out there that readers should pass on this one.For full review, please visit:litnerd.weebly/dystopiaml(scroll down)

The Selection (The Selection #1) by Kiera Cass Apparently every little girl dreams of being a princess. The idea being that Prince Charming comes from a little country you’ve never heard of and woos you with his eloquent parlance, snappy dress sense, and amiable personality. He might also be cursed and looking for the kiss of true love. Still, cursed or not, Prince Charming archetypes have existed for as long as fairytales and Disney movies have perpetuated. It also seems that a lot of girls [...]

This may be more of a 3.5, but I'll keep it at a 4 for now. I was not expecting to like this book as much as I did (though everyone told me how addicting it was). It's definitely a book that is hard to put down. It's not necessarily the best writing (though I LOVED the world and world building) and I pretty much want to punch every character in the face all the time (and I'm assuming I will want to do that more throughout the next two books) but I still really enjoyed myself. Sometimes you just [...]

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Encantada, fascinada y enamorada de esta historia. Tanto la ambientación como el protagonista desprenden glamour, educación y caballerosidad. La Selección es un cuento de hadas dentro de una distopía. Me arrebató muchísimo suspiros! Espero leer pronto la continuación de la historia.#TeamMaxonReseña Completa:​ bastvilard/2015/0

First, I want to say that I LOVED this book. I've been wanting to get to this series for so long and it most definitely did not disappoint. I love the names of the three main characters, America, Aspen, and Prince Maxon. Awesome names. To describe America Singer, I would say she is loyal, tough, passionate, and at the same time, vulnerable and a little bit naive. I instantly fell in love with her. Aspen is someone she has known all her life and the last two years, they fell in love. But in this [...]

So I never thought I would read this book, let alone finish it but it happened.Interestingly enough I'll probably continue if I can find the other books at my library saleNo idea how to rate it but it was as I expected. A bit of a guilty read, fast paced, I rolled my eyes a few times and I didn't like the love triangle but again I finished it and want to continue so I guess it wasn't so bad!

This book made me mad.First of all. I hate false advertising. Whoever pitched this up as The Hunger Games meets The Bachelor needs to be fired and sued. How is this anything like The Hunger Games? I mean, asides from the lottery to choose "random" participants? And I use that term loosely, because as it turns out, it wasn't so random here.I know dystopia was THE SHIZ roundabouts the time this book was published, but why on EARTH would the publishers push this as a dystopian novel? THIS WAS NOT D [...]

I read this because Tessy hates it and she thinks I might like it, I gave her a book I hate to read as well.Hopefully I'll like it and win this crazy #hate experimental read.Apparently I lost and I hate it as well.The weird thing about this book is that its very enjoyable to read, there was no boring moments but lots of cringy frustrating part. The plot is really cheesy, I knew before I started reading it but I thought it'll be like to all the boys I've loved before, that I really liked despite [...]